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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 298.48 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 298.48 and 141.66 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 298.48 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/298.48 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 298.48 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 42,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,282.68/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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